Crydermans Barbecue

401 Florida Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
American
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Crydermans Barbecue 14 times, with records going back to 2023. On Mar 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “live”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Cocoa average 82, so Crydermans Barbecue is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Soap dispenser battery needs to be change.
31B-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by mop sink by smokers hose Bibb that has a hose connected for fresh water needs a vacuum breaker
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Not labeled dish detergent. Manager labeled it **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Beverage/ice dispensing lever or filling device on equipment used by employees to refill customer drinks allows contamination of the lip-contact surface during normal use. Outside beverage dispenser backsplash is soiled needs cleaning
14-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed interior of 1 dead roach. Manager swept it up and discared it **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
70
Apr 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4/1/25. Operator is talking to state now to renew license
50-17-3
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 2 hand wash sink leaking water through pipes when water is running. One in walk in cooler in meats cut area. And the other in the prep room where ice chiller is located
29-11-4
82
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Aug 8, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket is torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
03G-48-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket is torn - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-48-1
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flies in kitchen area. Called supervisor on duty stated next day follow up **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand Wash Sink in walk in cooler is not accessible. It's blocked in by prep table in walk in cooler
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap for Hand Wash Sink at outside by smokers
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler door gasket is torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler brisket fat stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed entire speed rack of raw meat thawing out in the sun. Operator **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed outside Hand Wash Sink near smokers. Had object in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approx 3# cooke$ cabbage out of date
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked and pickled cabbage from 10/5/23, today 10-12-23 =8 days see stop sale
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream opened previous day not dated, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle apple cider vinegar in non labeled spray bottle, corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook preparing food without beard guard, corrected **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
61
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cutting boards with heavy meat piece and bits at 74°, items on boards for undetermined time frame, recommended time plan to throughly wash, rinse, sanitize and air dry all equipment every 4 hours and wipe down more often in between 4 hour plan. Full area was cleaned while inspection was taking place. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) Live fly on front servery area. Fly shatter brought out to destroy and remove live flies. Two(2) live flies in kitchen prep area. Outside self serve beverage station with flies landing on surfaces, 2-3 live flies at each outside dining table. Ext day callback required per supervisor on duty L.bramer **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Needed paperwork again emailed to operator to make violation compliant.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on the serving line. See 3-B for additional details.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Eat cutting room hand wash sink blocked by fully meat speed rack. Meat rack and prep table switched to allow access to hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near side exit to smokers from kitchen area,
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water, employee beverage on prep twvle f hand wash sink. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors in walk in cooler soiled with old food debris under and behind shelves. Large amount of debris behind-side of self serve beverage station.
36-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under 3 compartment sink leaking into catch tub.
29-08-4
45
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Added meat prep room in walk in cooler, requires a hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-10: Plan review office received application and are awaiting to assign to reviewer, 30 day extension given **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Plan review office has received plans, have not yet been assigned plan reviewer, per District office time extended to next unannounced routine inspection **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crydermans Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crydermans Barbecue on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crydermans Barbecue?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crydermans Barbecue.

How does Crydermans Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Cocoa?

Crydermans Barbecue most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa average of 82.

Has Crydermans Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crydermans Barbecue have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crydermans Barbecue means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Crydermans Barbecue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crydermans Barbecue is inspected around five times per year on average.